Seiko Mod - SKX013 Full SKX Mod Walkthrough

Hi everyone, this one isn't exactly a DIY, but more of a walkthrough through this mod!
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Mod parts used:
Dial: Lucius Atelier The Bronze Medallion Diver Dial (Day Date)
Hands: Lucius Atelier Pilot Hands - BGW9 - Polished Black IMPROVED
Chapter ring: Lucius Atelier brushed stainless SKX013 chapter ring
Bezel insert: Crystaltimes CT671 Flat Ceramic Bezel Insert
Crystal: CT044 Flat Sapphire Crystal
Thanks for watching!
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[@ALTONBENALLY]

WOW! That looks real nice!

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks!

[@alexigalka912]

Wonderfully done !

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks!

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Love that dial!

[@keli688]

Nice work. Great choices on parts.

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks! My customer chose them, he did a great job.

[@watchmebuildit]

An awesome mod. George chose really really well

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks!

[@Steven_M.]

Nice mod and good video. Looking forward to new content 👍🏻

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks a lot!

[@madsberggreen2326]

Cool video! It gives me great confidence in the Explorer-build I just ordered from you :) Maybe I end up sending my own SKX013 your way as well.

[@theescapementmodding]

Great to hear, and thanks for your order!

[@Zazash_91]

I love it

[@domenico8915]

Bellissimo

[@hemanthsonu4]

Cool Dial!!

[@theescapementmodding]

Agreed, also love the blue BGW9 lume on it!

[@o0cube0o]

Parts are from Lucius Atelier, nice seiko Mod parts

[@SKRATCH1988]

Can you still do this without a case press?

[@georgezachariadis2338]

Just came across your channel and immediately subscribed. Very nice work and clearly thought out. I have a question for you.I would like to learn but i dont want to bust up a good set of hands or dial. What source do you recommend to determine which hands, chapter rings,etc and what will fit what . Thanks again and keep up the nice work!

[@theescapementmodding]

Hi, sorry for the late response! At least for Seiko modding, most of the community / parts are built around the 7S / NH / NE movement platforms, and all the parts from Seiko mod part suppliers will specificy, they are all interchangeable! Hands and dials will be for all of the movements, and other parts such as cases, crystals, bezels, crowns will be specific to the case design.

[@Zed.Y.]

Where would i be able to buy the dial from?

[@MrTemplarious]

Nice video showing step by step. Thanks, I´ve been looking for this.
Whats the name of the rubber thing that you use to clean all the parts?

[@theescapementmodding]

Thanks! That's called Rodico, Bergeon makes it.

[@MrTemplarious]

@@theescapementmodding Thank you so much ;)
Also, you didn´t change the movement, right? I need to change my skx013 movement but the nh35 that I use to see doesn´t comes with the day date part

[@benmifsud9640]

How much is a custom skx be for basic changes to the watch like hands, bezel and case?

[@theescapementmodding]

Hi Ben, you can visit my website for labor charges, www.theescapementmodding.com/mod-your-watch
Thanks for watching!

[@matty_li]

I have never modded before, but I caved in to my curiosity and desire to learn new skills. Watching this gives me confidence and inspiration to tackle this. I was originally going to replace the crystal on my SKX011J. Ended up adding a bunch of parts to my cart and then ended up with an entirely new watch, with absolutely nothing from the original SKX hahahah. I have my tool set with a press on the way as well. Any tips on ensuring perfect as can be dial alignment? How fragile is it?

[@theescapementmodding]

Hi! The one thing that's most important is to make sure you start it straight. If you have a cheap crystal press, press the crystal all over, not just in one spot, rotate the watch so that every time you press more it goes in straight. The SKX crystals aren't fragile due to being diver's crystals (they're pretty thick), so as long as your pressing die isn't way too small you shouldn't worry about that too much. Let me know how it goes!

[@matty_li]

@@theescapementmodding Didnt realize you replied but it went pretty good ! turned out way better than expected

[@sjonny-depp]

Didn't understand at 15:38 how do you know you aligned it correctly to place the bezel?

[@theescapementmodding]

I just locked the bezel against the stop by turning it clockwise slightly and aligned the insert with the dial by eye.

[@mr.smartmovesforlife2408]

You should ANY OTHER WATCH THAN AN SKX!

[@RatioOfOne]

i have a weird problem with my mod - if i screw the caseback in to what feels like normal tightness or even a little loose, the second hand stops moving. what would cause that? could i be missing the crystal gasket? does the skx013 HAVE a crystal gasket?

[@theescapementmodding]

Sounds like your second hand is touching the crystal, make sure it it's pressed down all the way and isn't angled up above the pinion.

[@RatioOfOne]

@@theescapementmodding Turned out to be exactly that btw - the seconds hand wasn't clicked into place properly so it was touching the glass. Thanks

[@graysupreme]

SARB033 with fluted bezel please...

[@theescapementmodding]

I just had one of those in for a fluted bezel and double dome sapphire, should have taken a video!

[@user-ui7cm9kf6w]

👍👍👍👍🇷🇺

[@mr.smartmovesforlife2408]

Man you modded a watch that’s more worth over $1000-$1600! 🤣🤣🤣🤣! I’m not touching mine!

[@AverageJoe84]

Since when are skx013 worth 1000-1600 😂

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

poor choices for mod.